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Candidate Forum brought to you by: Fresnoland, KVPR, CMAC and League of Women Voters of Fresno County. 

Reservations are required to secure an appropriate-sized room.  RSVP to Suzy Daveluy at sdaveluy [at] sbcglobal.net by January 6th.Separate checks are not offered, so please plan accordingly.

LWVBC & Butte County Elections Presents:How We Vote:  January 9 at 7 PM ON ZOOM, Registrar of Voters Keaton Denlay will discuss and answer questions about voter registration, ballot distribution, and the voting process for the March 5 Primary.To sign up for this event, please send an email to presidentlwvbutte [at] gmail.com.  Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85420155245?p

The League of Women Voters of Monterey Count will present a free talk titled:  TheEqual Rights Amendment - The Centennial and the Big Picture” at a live-streamed "Lunch and Learn" Meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.We will celebrate the Centennial of the ERA with this presentation by Zoe Nicholson.  It is a virtual, live program of information about the ERA- what it says, who wrote it and what it would do. What is the hold up? What can you do about it?

Topic: LWVBC Board MeetingTime: Jan 10, 2024 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)   League of Women Voters of Butte CountyThe League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.  Board Agenda: Janaury 10, 2024    5:30 PM ON ZOOM         Agenda Item PurposeActionPresenterMaterialsTime1Approve MinutesReviewApprovePresEmailed2 min2Financial Report   Sandra 10 min3Proposed Revision of Nonpartisan

LWVBC & Butte County Elections Presents:How Ballots Are Counted:  January 11 at 4 PM, IN-PERSON at the Hall of Records at 155 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, CA. Registrar of Voters, Keaton Denlay will provide a guided tour of how votes are counted in Butte County. This event is open to the public, but space is limited.  Please contact us at presidentlwvbutte [at] gmail.com with any questions.  

Consider being a League Observer Please take time to attend this Observer Orientation:Our Director of Observers, Caroline Langen, and experienced Observer Debra Barger will go over what League observers do, why we do it, and answer your questions. Current observers, we hope you will come as well!We would appreciate a reply to let us know if you are planning to attend or, of course, if you have any questions.

The event Begins with a short program outside the Santa Maria public library, followed by a march to the Regal Theater.  The movie 'The Color Purple' will be screened.  The theater is currently sold out for the movie, but you can contact Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt to get on the Wait List.  Sponsored by NAACP, UDW, City of Santa Maria Public Library System, Future Leaders of America, Santa Maria-Bonita School District, SMJUHSD, Santa Barbara County Dept of Behavioral Wellness, Virginia Souza, Pam Gates and Cliff Solomon.

The final webinar of the LWVMA 3-part webinar series on offshore wind, co-sponsored by the Environmental League of Massachusetts, is scheduled for this coming Thursday, January 18th, 1:00-2:00pm PT. We are very excited and pleased to share that special guest, Katie Theoharides, will be providing the opening for this event. Ms.

In even numbered years, the League of Women Voters holds their national convention. Each League member has the opportunity to influence the selection of issues on which the national League will focus time, talent, and money. We are working to ensure that our Long Beach Area membership is aware of the current national positions. This meeting is an opportunity for our members to discuss the national positions and make recommendations for the national program for the next two years.Please review the LWV US Positions to prepare for discussion.

What should the future of transportation in Fresno County look like?   Bring your ideas (and a sandwich- we'll provide snacks) for the next Measure C, Fresno County's transportation tax.   Join the conversation #Transportation for all 

Join the California Secretary of State Elections Division a virtual voter information event to get you ready for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.Subject matter experts will provide information about voter education resources, options for casting and tracking your ballot, and how to use the statewide Voter Information Guide. Register today!Event#1: What’s on the Ballot?Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Register here: https://bit.ly/4aMZpdw

This event is open to Members and invited guests only.  Seating is limited . . . RSVP ASAP to save your spot!

“From the Board Room to the Exam Room” will look under the covers to find out if Medicare is in good health (it’s not). January 24 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Register HERE.The Medicare we have is not the Medicare we thought we had”.

Presentation on the background, proposal, fiscal impact, and Pro and Con positions on Proposition 1 for the March 2024 election, the Behavioral Health Services Program and Bond Measure. This forum will begin at 7:15pm and conclude by 8:30pm.In person at Woodland Community and Senior Center, 2001 East St. Woodland, CA Missed the event? Watch the recorded presentation via YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/hwA1t1RQkv4

"What's on Your March 2024 Ballot?" with Jodi BalmaJodi Balma started her career as a professor of political science at Fullerton College in 2000.  Her goal is to help students learn how to think about politics and community problems with an emphasis on critical thinking and analysis, regardless of political party or ideology. She is actively involved in the League of Women Voters of North Orange County and frequently hosts local candidate forums throughout North Orange County each election cycle.

 League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County is hosting the Winter League Day via Zoom on:Saturday, January 27HOW TO EVALUATE JUDICIAL CANDIDATES Make your vote count - get the inside scoop on how the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) evaluates judicial candidates!Register to attend this informative, virtual event on January 27th at 10am. Registrants will receive a Zoom link on Friday, January 26th at 8:00am.AGENDA10:00 am Sign-in10:10 am General Welcome and Overview10:20 am Prop.

On Tuesday, January 30, at 7 PM, we will gather at Carpaccio Restaurant in Menlo Park for light refreshments while we discuss our League's annual Program Planning—the heart of our League work. This is your opportunity to decide what our League should study and take action on in 2024.In Program Planning, we discuss:Action to implement League PrinciplesDeveloping new positions or updating our existing positions with a study of concurrence on a governmental issueAction on issuesThis is the essential work of the LWV that keeps us on track and moving forward.

This meeting will feature a presentation on Proposition 1 (Mental Health) which is on the March 2024 ballot.  The public is invited and welcome.

Join the California Secretary of State Elections Division for two virtual voter information events to get you ready for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election. Subject matter experts will provide information about voter education resources, options for casting and tracking your ballot, and how to use the statewide Voter Information Guide.  Register today! Event#2: Options for Tracking and Casting your BallotWednesday, January 31, 2024, 5:30 p.m.

Torrance Municipal ElectionCandidates' Forum:City Council - Districts 2,4, and 6Open to the PublicSponsored by the League of Women Voters of Torrance Area Recorded video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65R42H6qRXQOur candidate forum rules call for civility on the part of both candidates and the audience. The hallmark of democracy is the willingness of our community to treat each other with courtesy and respect.